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Breast Augmentation & Nipples: What You Need to Know

It is very common for women having breast augmentation to wonder how the procedure will affect the shape of their nipples (if at all). To satisfy inquiring minds, Dr. Joshua Greenwald has compiled a piece addressing these common questions. But before diving into the “Q & As,” Dr. Greenwald wants to clarify the proper vernacular. […]

Preventing “Sleep Wrinkles”

Slowing down the aging process is always a popular topic among Dr. Joshua Greenwald’s patients. Many want to know how they can minimize these pesky lines and prevent future lines from forming. Dr. Greenwald offers insight into what are known as “sleep wrinkles,” explaining how they are different from expression wrinkles and the steps to […]

How to Attain an Hourglass Figure

A round and curvy hourglass is considered by many to be the most desirable female body shape. Unfortunately, very few women are born with or develop an hourglass shape all on their own. Patients trust to help them achieve a classic hourglass figure with a generous bust, curvaceous lower body and well-defined waistline. Here, Dr. […]

Tips for Accompanying a Woman to Her Breast Augmentation Consult

Dr. Joshua Greenwald normally blogs to individuals that are interested in plastic surgery for themselves. However, he wanted to create a blog specifically for those that accompany potential candidates to their breast augmentation consultations. Although the surgical consultation focuses on the needs and wants of the patient, her companion plays an important role in this […]

How to Use Online Reviews When Researching a Plastic Surgeon

Nearly every legitimate plastic surgeon has an online presence, be it their practice website, before-and-after image gallery or patient reviews on websites like RateMDs.com or RealSelf.com. However, with so much information swirling around the Internet, it can be difficult to suss out the truth about a prospective surgeon. Dr. Joshua Greenwald offers some advice here.

Maintain Your Plastic Surgery Results with These Tips

Plastic surgery with Dr. Joshua Greenwald is an investment — not only financially, but also in the time and energy you put into preparing for and recovering from surgery. As with any investment, you certainly want to enjoy the outcomes for many years to come. Fortunately, there are things that you can do on your […]

Plastic Surgeons Live-Streaming Surgery: Yay or Nay?

A few weeks ago, Dr. Joshua Greenwald blogged about a hot but questionable trend in plastic surgery: traveling to other countries to undergo cosmetic treatment. Another questionable trend that is earning some attention in the industry is plastic surgeons using social media platforms to live-stream surgeries. This is an ongoing debate that Dr. Greenwald wanted […]

The Dangers of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism, or the practice of traveling to a foreign destination to undergo plastic surgery, is a trend that has attracted significant attention within the cosmetic medicine industry over the past few years. Many plastic surgery patients are drawn to the idea of low pricing and combining cosmetic treatment with a relaxing vacation. However, Dr. […]

Is Plastic Surgery Appropriate for Children?

Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly among adults in the United States and around the globe. However, there has been some controversy about the growing number within the youth population choosing to have elective plastic surgery procedures performed. In a recent story, a 6-year old Utah boy made headlines for having an otoplasty, or ear pinning […]

The Changing Face of Plastic surgery in America

Each spring, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) releases their annual statistics on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures as well as other minimally invasive cosmetic treatments. This “State of the Union” for plastic surgery shows the hottest trends in facial enhancements, body contouring, breast enhancement and more.